Project assistant in plankton ecology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Department of Ecology and Genetics is an international environment with staff and students from all over the world. Our research spans from evolutionary ecology and genetics to studies of ecosystems. For more information, see www.ieg.uu.se. The program for Limnology is now announcing a project assistant in plankton ecology.

Project description: The project is about ecosystem consequences of algal blooms in brown water lakes.

Duties: To assist in lake sampling and processing of samples in the laboratory. Duties during lake sampling include taking water samples and conducting lake measurements from boats as well as handling of probes in field. The laboratory tasks include filtration of water, taking care of and conserving samples and some chemical and biological analyses. The tasks also include preparations for field work, such as cleaning and packing of equipment.

Qualifications required: University studies in Limnology or something similar. Candidates must be able to express themselves very well in spoken as well as written English. We put a lot of emphasis on diligence and collaboration skills. Driver’s license is a requirement.

Qualifications desired: Previous experience of plankton ecology, field work and laboratory work.

Salary: Individual salary.

Starting date: 2021-05-03.

Position: The position is a temporary position until 2021-09-03.

Scope of employment: 50 %.

For further information about the position please contact: Professor, Eva Lindström, eva.lindstrom@ebc.uu.se.

Application: The application should include 1) a letter of intent describing yourself and why you want this position, 2) a short description of your education, 3) a CV and 4) the names and contact information to at least two reference persons (e-mail address and phone no.).

Please submit your application by 1 April 2021, UFV-PA 2021/977.

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